Composer Elmer Bernstein, Aug. 18

Composer Elmer Bernstein, Aug. 18

Los Angeles Times/Kirk McCoy

Elmer Bernstein, shown here in 2001, worked for more than 50 years as an entertainment industry composer, writing scores for more than 200 movies and television shows. He died on Aug. 18 at his home in Ojai, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Bernstein was 82.

Elmer Bernstein, shown here in 2001, worked for more than 50 years as an entertainment industry composer, writing scores for more than 200 movies and television shows. He died on Aug. 18 at his home in Ojai, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Bernstein was 82. (Los Angeles Times/Kirk McCoy)

Elmer Bernstein, shown here in 2001, worked for more than 50 years as an entertainment industry composer, writing scores for more than 200 movies and television shows. He died on Aug. 18 at his home in Ojai, Calif., after a lengthy illness. Bernstein was 82.